I recently passed my NREMT and I am now beginning to apply for EMT positions. I have struggled with lifting while in my class but I managed to pass all my skills and the NREMT but now that I am applying places I am worried that I wont be able to properly lift. I am 5'2 and 120lbs. Any tips?
Lifting for petite people?
DesertMedic66
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Start going to a gym and work on lifting. Make sure you are using proper body mechanics when lifting.
NomadicMedic
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^^^this. You need to work on your core strength. Here's a quick blurb with some lifting tips from EMSworld.
http://www.emsworld.com/article/10322647/lift-with-your-head
NysEms2117
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Get good form on deadlifts, and deadlift patients. LIFT WITh YOUR LEGS, or you will have a very short career due to back issues.
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Learn and practice all the lifts you'll need. Practice with the stretcher loaded with weight.
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I just make fire lift everything.
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If I am doing a IFT fire wont be there:/
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I'll also add rows. It's nice to work your upper back muscles. Especially in IFT when most of your patients will be non ambulatory. You need that pulling power to help move patients.
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Same here. Either fire is lifting it or @CALEMT is lifting it for me... #LazyMedic #BasicLiftingService
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#DesertMedicDoesntLift #NoodleArms #WeakSauce #BBGunsInsteadOfRealGuns #Hashtag #DoYouEvenLiftBro? #CurlsForTheGirls
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Sorry, was being an *** and facetious. I never hesitate to help my engine crews with the dirty work, we've got a different relationship though because we're in house together.
There's been a lot of good advice in here, technique trumps strength all day every day but you do need to have some strength, particularly in your core, legs a grip.
I think it's a leverage thing...the whole being short makes it impossible for him to lift. [emoji23]
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I think it's a leverage thing...the whole being short makes it impossible for him to lift.
Yeah that too.
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Hey, no one asked you Mr. Texas. There are only 2 things in Texas and I'm not seeing any steers....
NysEms2117
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got me laughing lol
And desert is now gunnery sgt hartman lol
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Was wondering if anyone would notice that lol.